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Our first sonogram!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013
 After we found out we were having a little baby I just had to buy a cute
pair of summer sandals for our baby! I had seen a few fun pics on pinterest 
with little sandals and wanted to do something cute in our pregnancy pics too!
I had fun on the sidewalk one afternoon with our shoes! 
I think it turned out pretty cute!
 We had out first sonogram in June and it was very exciting seeing the baby on
the screen! Ross was able to go with me and we were both very nervous and 
excited all at once! The Doctor said the baby has a strong heart beat
and showed us were the head, arms, and legs were located!
You can tell we were excited with all the pictures we took! ;)
After the Dr. visit we treated ourselves to a yummy
Chik-fil-a chocolate chip cookie!
 Just a weekly pic of me and a growing baby bump! ;)
Ross wasn't home to help me with a pic and 
asking Preston and Parker to help is just impossible 
these days!! haha!! (although from the angle it 
looks like the dogs could have taken the photo! ha!)
While Ross was hard at work one day at a different
store than his normal one he was very close to a place I
truly enjoy....Sprinkles Cupcakes!!!! 
So on his way home from a hard days work he
picked us up cupcakes for dessert that night!!
He's so sweet and thoughtful!! :) 
Red velvet is my ultimate favorite!!

Our family is growing by two feet!

Monday, July 22, 2013
We found out that we were pregnant the day we got home from vacation!! I felt a little off and hungry, thursty, and cranky...or maybe I was just ready to be home! haha! We were excited to see the dogs so Ross was taking care of them and we unpacked the car. I quickly went to the restroom to take a test and see if we were pregnant! Well the test was positive and I was very excited!! It was my turn to take the dogs to the salon for a shampoo and wash so I packed up Preston and we were out the door to the pet salon! While I was out I tried to look for cute puppy shirts that said I'm going to be a big brother....well they do not sell them around here so I bought another pregnancy test at target and headed home. I took the second test and it read positive to I was eager to tell Ross the news!
For my birthday I had received a candle that you put together and plug into the wall from Memaw and Papaw Hogan so I had that in the bathroom and asked Ross to come in and help me put it together! While he came to assist I told him to look at the tests on the counter! 
He was very excited and had a huge smile on his face and gave me a very sweet hug! 
Here are some of our pics! 
 Both of the tests for Ross to read on the counter!
 Excited that we are expecting a little one in January 2014!!
We are going to be parents!!!
 A cute 5 week shot just after we found out! 
We were going to a rehearsal dinner for a 
wedding that Ross would be in the next day!
A cute photo to include the dogs!! 
Parker and Preston are going to be great big brothers!

Family Vacation

Monday, July 1, 2013



This year we went to Gulf Shores, Alabama on our family vacation for a week!!
We enjoyed the beach, pool time, walks on the beach, shopping, and
great family time! Everyone had a night where we cooked for the
family and let me tell you my family has amazing cooks!! 
We really missed Tyler this year on our family vacation since 
he stayed home to take care of the pool business this time he 
can go next year!! wahoo! Here are some fun pics from
our week on the beach! I'm ready to go again!

 We went in May this year and since it was right around my birthday Aunt Penny and Uncle Bruce decided we should celebrate some more!! They decorated the condo and made delicious red velvet cupcakes! We had a luau theme in the condo all week! It was so much fun!
 Ross and I ready to celebrate!
 Memaw and Papaw Hogan excited to relax for a week!
 Ross on the beach! We tried every day to catch the big waves but it just wasn't happening! 
We took our boogie boards out and enjoyed the water.
We saw sting rays and dolphins in the water near the
end of the week!
 Ross and I ready to hit the waves!
 Mom and Dad on the beach
 being silly


We had a great time with everyone and can't wait until our next family adventure!